Big and Tall Equipment Reference

jwalters · 11-19-2007, 06:04 AM

Hello Folks,
The longer you hang out at this great site, you can't help but notice trends in threads and common questions cropping up month after month. Being 6'8" tall, I've noticed this with fellow advrider's looking for gear that fits big and tall riders.

To help out, I've decided to start a thread where I will maintain a curated list of gear that big and tall folks have had good luck with! I am not limiting this to any particular height, size,weight, etc. I am also not limiting this to touring gear, motocross gear, or road racing gear.

I've given some thought to the information I want to have on this list. It's a trade off between a useful list, and having too much information to maintain. This is a work in progress and we can collect more information if people find it useful. But for now, if you are big and/or tall and have gear you've found worth recommending, send me a reply to this thread and I'll add it to the list. Here is what I am looking for.

Model: ie Balistic, Darien
Available Sizes: if known, provide the size of the product you bought and if possible the available sizes
Custom Alternations: Will the vendor do custom alternations? Y/N
Buyer info: your height, weight, chest, shoe size, whatever is useful information for the product. This is simply meant to help buyers size up the gear and get a rough idea if a product is in the appropriate size range. As we've all seen a XXL in one company is different than in another.
Comments: Anything else worth mentioning.

And if you find this useful, please let me know!
Jesse

THE LIST

Big Lee · 11-19-2007, 07:51 AM

Excellent idea Jesse, at 6`6" myself I`ll be keeping an eye on this thread.

BIG-Khol · 11-19-2007, 11:15 AM

great idea ...can you include if vendor will ship to the uk

Bonebag · 11-19-2007, 03:24 PM

I'll be watching this as well...my buddy runs 6'8 400 lbs...

NOTHING for him in the market..Aerostich is the closest but they...although better than most..still only cater to the XXL crowd. A 5X Joe Rocket fits him..if he wants to call it a short sleave jacket

jwalters · 11-19-2007, 04:48 PM

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I can't do this without your input as well! Keep the recommendations coming. I hope someone starts a thread for the vertically challenged as well! Both extreme body types have oddly similar problems finding gear and bikes!

Bonebag, check out my Racing Suit/Trackday Vanson suit thing. Your friend can always go with a custom made leather jacket. It took me 3 hours to do all the measurements for the full suit. It was a pain in the @$$ but when the suit was delivered it fit. I am sure the same is true for the jackets. Of course, it isn't cheap.

Daaayo · 11-19-2007, 05:57 PM

Great start JW and thanks a bunch for doin' it! I'll be watching also.

JACKET:
Make: Motoport (Cycleport)
Model: Air Mesh Kevlar Waist Cut
Available Sizes: s- xxxxl
Custom Alterations: Yes
Buyer Info: 6'6", 230 lbs. 46 chest, 36 waist, 37 inseam, 37 sleeve
Comments: Love the jacket! Huge range of comfort from 100 degrees to 38 degrees so far. With no liner it is cooler than wearing just a t-shirt. With rain/wind liner comfortable in rain and temps down to 50. With quilted liner and rain/wind liner down to 38 (with long sleeve "technical gear" type t-shirt underneath.
Had to get it custom made. Long story but short version: It took a couple of returns but finally got it right and it works awesome!
Also bought the Air Mesh Kevlar Pants with the wind/rain liner. Had them custom made and love 'em too!

Thanks again for the thread JW!

Daaayo · 11-22-2007, 09:47 PM

Where have all the tall people gone??? I keep checking back for helpful info and... nutin'.
Anybody have a good onlline source for tall street clothes that they can recommend?

djg · 11-22-2007, 11:22 PM

I have personal experience with three companies able to fit my 6' 3", 230lb frame.

Fox Creek Leather. Top quality leather jackets, pants, and yes, chaps. Jackets listed up to size 60 long, pants waist to 54", will do custom fitting.

Everyone knows Motoport will custom make you any size. I got a perfect fitting jacket first time following measuring instructions, and perfect fitting kevlar jeans by sending in a pair to copy.

Brosh in Israel was very happy to custom make a Coolmax jacket with longer sleeves. Service was very quick and friendly.

Cranky Beaver · 11-23-2007, 10:07 AM

After being frustrated for years trying to find gear that fit I finally hit the jackpot.

Rukka Air jacket and pants, no special order or custom work necessary, fits great ( 6'4", 228# on a 67 year old tired frame).They have American and European sizes, go to a stocking dealer to try on.( Premier Moto Gear in Albany, Or.)

Boots are Sidi SRS they have sizes that will fit Shaq.

Still looking for MX pants for inside the boot wear?

This stuff is pricey, but a one time investment.You only live once go for it!

950 adv. bent,dirty and ridden

KingRat · 11-23-2007, 06:41 PM

UK: try GLF Accessories in Flitwick.

Held and MJK gear to 7XL off the peg, and MJK made to measure.

They do the show circuit and mail order.

longtallsally · 11-24-2007, 04:56 AM

I'm a pretty outspoken goon at 6'7" and a slim 220 right now and love this idea.

I'd add to the list the BMW Rallye 2 Pro in addition to the Cycleport stuff.

I personally have the Rallye 2 Pro, Cycleport Air Mesh kevlar, and a set of Vanson leathers (Volante). I could not have done better with any of this gear.

For a full review of the Rallye 2 Pro and Cycleport suits, search on my screen name. Vanson needs no reiview.

Well done jwalters for doing this.

Daaayo · 11-24-2007, 08:41 AM

Does anyone know where to get tall sized long underwear???

Siorc · 11-24-2007, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daaayo

Does anyone know where to get tall sized long underwear???

I usually have good luck with these:

http://www.cabelas.com/

http://www.llbean.com/

http://www.landsend.com/

Siorc · 11-24-2007, 01:06 PM

For motorcycle-specific wear, I've been very happy with FirstGear. Not everything they make comes in tall sizes, but then I only need one shell/cold-weather jacket and pants, and one mesh jacket. 20,000 miles plus on my Kilimanjaro suit; always dry except some water getting blown up over my relatively short boots in really heavy rain.
P.S. 6'4", 185 lbs.

dave10450 · 11-24-2007, 03:17 PM

Here is list of gear I have used.

Boots
Make: Oxtar
Model: Infinity
Available Sizes: Size 48
Custom Alterations: N
Buyer Info: I have a size 14, regular width
Comments: I’ve had these boots for 3-1/2 years and they’ve been great.

Make: CruiserWorks
Model: Commando
Available Sizes: Size 14
Custom Alterations: N
Buyer Info: I have a size 14, regular width
Comments: I wore these boots regularly for about 6 months. Top of left boot starting to wear because of shifter. Lost waterproofing in this area. Comfortable boot.

Pants
Make: FirstGear
Model: HT Textile Overpants
Available Sizes: Size 36 long
Custom Alterations: N
Buyer Info: I am a 36” inseam and waist with regular pants
Comments: Worn for 3 years and has worked out well though waterproofing has not been 100%. Inseam not quite long enough when sitting on bike.

Make: Johnson Leather
Model: Overpants
Available Sizes: custom
Custom Alterations: Y
Buyer Info: Johnson Leather is located in San Francisco.
Comments: Love these! Had custom made. I was measured in shop. Hip and knee armor substantial and location is perfect. Length is perfect.

Jacket:
Make: FirstGear
Model: Z Pilot
Available Sizes: Size 48 tall
Custom Alterations: N
Buyer Info: I normally take a 44L suit jacket, 37” sleeve length
Comments: I’ve had this for about a year and really like it. Sleeve length is perfect.

11-19-2007, 06:04 AM	#1
jwalters Keyboard Adventurer Joined: Jun 2005 Location: East Bay, CA Oddometer: 824	Big and Tall Equipment Reference Hello Folks, The longer you hang out at this great site, you can't help but notice trends in threads and common questions cropping up month after month. Being 6'8" tall, I've noticed this with fellow advrider's looking for gear that fits big and tall riders. To help out, I've decided to start a thread where I will maintain a curated list of gear that big and tall folks have had good luck with! I am not limiting this to any particular height, size,weight, etc. I am also not limiting this to touring gear, motocross gear, or road racing gear. I've given some thought to the information I want to have on this list. It's a trade off between a useful list, and having too much information to maintain. This is a work in progress and we can collect more information if people find it useful. But for now, if you are big and/or tall and have gear you've found worth recommending, send me a reply to this thread and I'll add it to the list. Here is what I am looking for. Model: ie Balistic, Darien Available Sizes: if known, provide the size of the product you bought and if possible the available sizes Custom Alternations: Will the vendor do custom alternations? Y/N Buyer info: your height, weight, chest, shoe size, whatever is useful information for the product. This is simply meant to help buyers size up the gear and get a rough idea if a product is in the appropriate size range. As we've all seen a XXL in one company is different than in another. Comments: Anything else worth mentioning. And if you find this useful, please let me know! Jesse THE LIST __________________ Baja Bachelor Party 2009 Exploring Bonneville 2008_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Iowa to Arctic Ocean On DR650 2007 An Unexpected Weekend 2008_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Great River Pavement Ride 2006 WestFest 2008: Charlotte, NC to Lake City, CO 2008 _ _ Iowa City to North Dakota 2006 I Blue Ridge Parkway, So Can You! 2008 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Roaming Around Minnesota 2005 Motogp Preseason Testing Jerez, Spain 2008 _ _ _ _ _ _ Big and Tall Equipment Reference jwalters screwed with this post 03-18-2009 at 07:43 AM.

11-19-2007, 11:15 AM	#3
BIG-Khol budgie rustler Joined: Nov 2007 Location: gods own county YORKSHIRE Oddometer: 6	big uk rider great idea ...can you include if vendor will ship to the uk __________________ I can forgive but i won't forget... One mans life is another mans fantasy. .................wife The meek will inherit fuck all.

11-19-2007, 03:24 PM	#4
Bonebag ADDvrider Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wisconsin..Hot,Cold and everything in Between Oddometer: 4,173	I'll be watching this as well...my buddy runs 6'8 400 lbs... NOTHING for him in the market..Aerostich is the closest but they...although better than most..still only cater to the XXL crowd. A 5X Joe Rocket fits him..if he wants to call it a short sleave jacket __________________ *Bonebag* Let us persuade your movement north..for glorious riding, Ales, meats and more..for the massive seduction of rippin' in the northwoods..coming soon..the Central ADV rally IV!!! Cannonshot's 2010 Rally GPS Routes Thread

11-19-2007, 04:48 PM	#5
jwalters Keyboard Adventurer Joined: Jun 2005 Location: East Bay, CA Oddometer: 824	Thanks for the words of encouragement. I can't do this without your input as well! Keep the recommendations coming. I hope someone starts a thread for the vertically challenged as well! Both extreme body types have oddly similar problems finding gear and bikes! Bonebag, check out my Racing Suit/Trackday Vanson suit thing. Your friend can always go with a custom made leather jacket. It took me 3 hours to do all the measurements for the full suit. It was a pain in the @$$ but when the suit was delivered it fit. I am sure the same is true for the jackets. Of course, it isn't cheap. __________________ Baja Bachelor Party 2009 Exploring Bonneville 2008_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Iowa to Arctic Ocean On DR650 2007 An Unexpected Weekend 2008_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Great River Pavement Ride 2006 WestFest 2008: Charlotte, NC to Lake City, CO 2008 _ _ Iowa City to North Dakota 2006 I Blue Ridge Parkway, So Can You! 2008 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Roaming Around Minnesota 2005 Motogp Preseason Testing Jerez, Spain 2008 _ _ _ _ _ _ Big and Tall Equipment Reference

11-19-2007, 05:57 PM	#6
Daaayo wanderin' round n round Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Sierra Foothills Oddometer: 116	Thanks! Great start JW and thanks a bunch for doin' it! I'll be watching also. JACKET: Make: Motoport (Cycleport) Model: Air Mesh Kevlar Waist Cut Available Sizes: s- xxxxl Custom Alterations: Yes Buyer Info: 6'6", 230 lbs. 46 chest, 36 waist, 37 inseam, 37 sleeve Comments: Love the jacket! Huge range of comfort from 100 degrees to 38 degrees so far. With no liner it is cooler than wearing just a t-shirt. With rain/wind liner comfortable in rain and temps down to 50. With quilted liner and rain/wind liner down to 38 (with long sleeve "technical gear" type t-shirt underneath. Had to get it custom made. Long story but short version: It took a couple of returns but finally got it right and it works awesome! Also bought the Air Mesh Kevlar Pants with the wind/rain liner. Had them custom made and love 'em too! Thanks again for the thread JW!

11-19-2007, 07:51 AM	#2
Big Lee Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Location: The English Lake District Oddometer: 140	Excellent idea Jesse, at 6`6" myself I`ll be keeping an eye on this thread.

11-22-2007, 09:47 PM	#7
Daaayo wanderin' round n round Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Sierra Foothills Oddometer: 116	Where have all the tall people gone??? I keep checking back for helpful info and... nutin'. Anybody have a good onlline source for tall street clothes that they can recommend?

11-22-2007, 11:22 PM	#8
djg Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: western wi Oddometer: 251	I have personal experience with three companies able to fit my 6' 3", 230lb frame. Fox Creek Leather. Top quality leather jackets, pants, and yes, chaps. Jackets listed up to size 60 long, pants waist to 54", will do custom fitting. Everyone knows Motoport will custom make you any size. I got a perfect fitting jacket first time following measuring instructions, and perfect fitting kevlar jeans by sending in a pair to copy. Brosh in Israel was very happy to custom make a Coolmax jacket with longer sleeves. Service was very quick and friendly.

11-23-2007, 10:07 AM	#9
Cranky Beaver Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Scio, Or. Oddometer: 49	After being frustrated for years trying to find gear that fit I finally hit the jackpot. Rukka Air jacket and pants, no special order or custom work necessary, fits great ( 6'4", 228# on a 67 year old tired frame).They have American and European sizes, go to a stocking dealer to try on.( Premier Moto Gear in Albany, Or.) Boots are Sidi SRS they have sizes that will fit Shaq. Still looking for MX pants for inside the boot wear? This stuff is pricey, but a one time investment.You only live once go for it! 950 adv. bent,dirty and ridden

11-23-2007, 06:41 PM	#10
KingRat Stroppy. Joined: Aug 2005 Location: a citizen of the world Oddometer: 19,423	UK: try GLF Accessories in Flitwick. Held and MJK gear to 7XL off the peg, and MJK made to measure. They do the show circuit and mail order. __________________ . . "Discourage self-help, and loyal subjects become the slaves of ruffians." - A. V. Dicey "The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools." - Herbert Spencer "Socialist governments traditionally do make a financial mess. They always run out of other people's money." - Margaret Thatcher

11-24-2007, 04:56 AM	#11
longtallsally Yeah I'm a chick Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Stuttgart- missing the CA desert Oddometer: 2,621	I'm a pretty outspoken goon at 6'7" and a slim 220 right now and love this idea. I'd add to the list the BMW Rallye 2 Pro in addition to the Cycleport stuff. I personally have the Rallye 2 Pro, Cycleport Air Mesh kevlar, and a set of Vanson leathers (Volante). I could not have done better with any of this gear. For a full review of the Rallye 2 Pro and Cycleport suits, search on my screen name. Vanson needs no reiview. Well done jwalters for doing this. __________________ [quote=Insert witty comment here]

11-24-2007, 08:41 AM	#12
Daaayo wanderin' round n round Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Sierra Foothills Oddometer: 116	Does anyone know where to get tall sized long underwear???

11-24-2007, 01:06 PM	#14
Siorc Commuter with aspirations Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Missoula, Montana Oddometer: 58	For motorcycle-specific wear, I've been very happy with FirstGear. Not everything they make comes in tall sizes, but then I only need one shell/cold-weather jacket and pants, and one mesh jacket. 20,000 miles plus on my Kilimanjaro suit; always dry except some water getting blown up over my relatively short boots in really heavy rain. P.S. 6'4", 185 lbs. __________________ '05 Wee with improvised and ugly farkles

11-24-2007, 03:17 PM	#15
dave10450 Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Oddometer: 19	Here is list of gear I have used. Boots Make: Oxtar Model: Infinity Available Sizes: Size 48 Custom Alterations: N Buyer Info: I have a size 14, regular width Comments: I’ve had these boots for 3-1/2 years and they’ve been great. Make: CruiserWorks Model: Commando Available Sizes: Size 14 Custom Alterations: N Buyer Info: I have a size 14, regular width Comments: I wore these boots regularly for about 6 months. Top of left boot starting to wear because of shifter. Lost waterproofing in this area. Comfortable boot. Pants Make: FirstGear Model: HT Textile Overpants Available Sizes: Size 36 long Custom Alterations: N Buyer Info: I am a 36” inseam and waist with regular pants Comments: Worn for 3 years and has worked out well though waterproofing has not been 100%. Inseam not quite long enough when sitting on bike. Make: Johnson Leather Model: Overpants Available Sizes: custom Custom Alterations: Y Buyer Info: Johnson Leather is located in San Francisco. Comments: Love these! Had custom made. I was measured in shop. Hip and knee armor substantial and location is perfect. Length is perfect. Jacket: Make: FirstGear Model: Z Pilot Available Sizes: Size 48 tall Custom Alterations: N Buyer Info: I normally take a 44L suit jacket, 37” sleeve length Comments: I’ve had this for about a year and really like it. Sleeve length is perfect.

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